A Bridge as we know it is a means of getting across a gap, and in dentistry it means the same thing, says a Toxteth dentist. It is a false tooth that is held in suspension using the two teeth either side to hold it in place. It is the same material that veneers and dental implants are made from; the difference is how it is fixed. First digital photos of the rogue tooth is taken, if the tooth has been removed already then the gap is the subject of the photos. From this the new tooth is sculptured using porcelain over a titanium base; the rogue tooth is then extracted and allowed to heal. The teeth that will be used as anchors will need to be prepared to take the new part of the bridge, these will be ground down and shaped so that the anchors will fit over them and look natural. It really is a simple and painless procedure to have, and a necessary one in some cases. Many people lose a tooth and then live with the gap, but what happens is that the healthy teeth either side start to shift into the space. This can then make them less viable as strong teeth, as they will be losing their support from the missing tooth. This causes bite and chewing problems and makes the teeth more prone to infection, it’s often a case of together we`re strong, but divided we`re weaker. For all intents the bridge does an excellent job, and will in the short and long term prevent other problems. It is maintained in the same way that your natural teeth are cleaned and flossed, and at your 6 monthly check up your dentist will remove any tartar from the bridge and make sure there are no problems with adhesion.